Overview
Work History
Timeline
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Benjamin Fowler

Joplin,Missouri

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Downtown Advisory Board Chair

City of Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg, Kansas
01.2024 - Current

Downtown Advisory Board Member

City of Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg, Kansas
01.2023 - 04.2024

Co-Owner & Director of Operations

Main Street Axe Company
Joplin, Missouri
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed hiring, training, and scheduling for multiple units, optimizing efficiency and customer service
  • Oversaw inventory, beverage, lumber, and sanitation management, ensuring smooth operations
  • Successfully planned and executed private events and tournaments, enhancing customer experience and revenue

Director Of Food And Beverage

Crestwood Country Club
Joplin, Missouri
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed hiring, training, and scheduling for food and beverage staff at Crestwood Country Club
  • Oversaw event management, including weddings and special events, ensuring exceptional customer service
  • Implemented menu planning, beverage inventory, and sanitation management to optimize kitchen operations
  • Successfully managed revenue and costs, leading to increased profitability for the club

Operations Manager

Sodexo
Miami, Oklahoma
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Managed sports concessions, catering, and special events at Sodexo in Miami, Oklahoma
  • Oversaw scheduling for 20-30 employees and conducted safety presentations
  • Successfully executed off-site catering events and maintained sanitation standards

Director Of Dining Services

Avery Management Group, Inc.
Camp Pendleton, California
09.2014 - 09.2016

Assistant General Manager

Native Foods Café
Encinitas, California
12.2013 - 04.2014

Director of Food & Beverage

StoneRidge Country Club
Poway, California
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Managed day-to-day operations at StoneRidge Country Club, overseeing events to drive revenue and ensuring exceptional customer service
  • Led hiring and training initiatives for staff, focusing on creating a cohesive team dedicated to delivering top-notch food and beverage experiences

Restaurant Manager

Cohn Restaurant Group
Oceanside, California
10.2011 - 08.2012

Food & Beverage Manager

The Grand Del Mar
San Diego, California
12.2008 - 10.2011
  • Managed multiple food and beverage outlets at The Grand Del Mar, including Amaya Restaurant, Club M, and Clubhouse Grill
  • Oversaw pool operations and in-room dining services, ensuring top-notch customer satisfaction

Food Server & Private Dining Server

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
06.2006 - 06.2007

Cook

Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
07.2005 - 06.2006
  • Prepared meals for students and varsity athletic teams

Private Dining & Special Events Server

TAO Nightclub
09.2004 - 04.2005

Food Server, Private Dining Server, Pastry Cook

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
08.2004 - 04.2005

Cook

Canyon Ranch
02.2004 - 08.2004

Timeline

Downtown Advisory Board Chair

City of Pittsburg, KS
01.2024 - Current

Downtown Advisory Board Member

City of Pittsburg, KS
01.2023 - 04.2024

Co-Owner & Director of Operations

Main Street Axe Company
09.2019 - Current

Director Of Food And Beverage

Crestwood Country Club
11.2017 - 09.2018

Operations Manager

Sodexo
09.2016 - 11.2017

Director Of Dining Services

Avery Management Group, Inc.
09.2014 - 09.2016

Assistant General Manager

Native Foods Café
12.2013 - 04.2014

Director of Food & Beverage

StoneRidge Country Club
08.2012 - 12.2012

Restaurant Manager

Cohn Restaurant Group
10.2011 - 08.2012

Food & Beverage Manager

The Grand Del Mar
12.2008 - 10.2011

Food Server & Private Dining Server

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
06.2006 - 06.2007

Cook

Kansas State University
07.2005 - 06.2006

Private Dining & Special Events Server

TAO Nightclub
09.2004 - 04.2005

Food Server, Private Dining Server, Pastry Cook

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
08.2004 - 04.2005

Cook

Canyon Ranch
02.2004 - 08.2004
Benjamin Fowler